LACQUER & CHINOISERIE
“Traditional lacquer” restoration and conservation of European and Oriental Lacquer, lacquerware and more.
Specializing in: Gold and gilded decoration • Chinese, Japanese Edo Period, East Asian lacquer • painted paper screens • carved lacquer objects • coromandel screens • European chinoiserie (English and Dutch japanning) • bantam ware • mother of pearl • contemporary japanned/Asian-inspired lacquered finishes on wood • raised gold and intaglio • original designs and commissions • mother of pearl inlay
Recent Projects
Red Chinoiserie Clock
This clock had some minor structural cracks, flaking, and missing chinoiserie. It needed cleaning, and a light polish.
Chinoiserie Clock
This Georgian clock’s raised chinoiserie was loose or missing. There were also structural splits, pitting, and a dried and blushing finish. Loose ground was secured, and missing areas replaced. Once all repairs were complete, the finish was revived, and the in-painting completed.
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